Cosmetic device for application and removal of false eyelashes
The present invention describes a. a cosmetic device for applying or removing false eyelashes. A handle is used for opening and closing two stems forming two 3D conforming surface pieces having mating surfaces with pads on each mating surface. Each pad is coupled to a mating surface end band region and the pads are used for attaching flattened false eye-lashes onto conforming eye-lids whereby solution placed on the pads as adhesive or remover either adheres the false eye-lash to the eyelid or chemically strips the false eye-lash adhesive onto or away from the eye-lid respectively.
This application is a Non-Provisional based on Provisional Patent Application No. 61/029,490 filed on Feb. 18, 2008
BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally cosmetics, and particularly for applying and removing false eye lashes.
Fake or eyelash extensions have become increasingly popular in the U.S. in recent years and can be bought from popular supermarkets and cosmetic stores. Long eyelashes are considered a sign of femininity in many cultures. Accordingly, some women seek to enhance their eyelash length artificially. In some cultures, the women pluck their eyelashes completely. This however is not the custom or practice here. Modern eye makeup includes mascara, eyeliner, eye putty and eye shadow emphasize the eyes. The twentieth century saw the beginning of convincing-looking false eyelashes, popular in the 1960s.
Eyelash-curling device abound in the marketplace. These generally have a handgrip which can be held in the hand, a shaft is rotatably mounted on the handgrip and a brush mounted on the shaft which is rotatable with the shaft. As the brush engages and twirls the eyelashes, the lashes are groomed, curled and separated. While these eyelash devices work on false or natural eyelashes, they do not aid in removing or re-applying false eyelashes.
Yet other eyelash devices includes a handle of a substantially flat profile, whose first end with an applicator element having a free end. The applicator element is formed by a blade defining a unitary structure elastically deformable in a multidirectional mode, and disposed substantially parallel to a plane of the handle. The blade has two main sides, the surface of at least one of the sides having reliefs capable of retaining some of the application product after a substantial portion of the surface has been brought into contact with the product. The width of the free end, measured along a first direction parallel to the plane, is at least equal to a quarter of the average width of an arc of eyelashes. These type of applicators are concerned with the coloring and texturing of the eyelashes themselves.
Removing false eyelashes is time consuming, exacting, painful and difficult at best. One may have to more than gently tug on the false lashes for removal. In so doing, the natural eyelashes may be damaged or injured. Pulling and tugging at the natural eyelashes in the removal process at times causes the natural eyelashes to be ripped out at the root, along with the false eyelashes. This can damage the follicles of the natural eyelashes and the natural re-growth. As a result, the health of the natural eyelashes. What is needed are ways to remove the false eyelashes while allowing continuing healthy growth of the natural eyelashes.
What is needed are ways that prevent damage to the natural lashes in the application of and removal of false eyelashes and other cosmetic devices dealing with small delicate tissue and areas. In addition, the removal or application of false eyelashes must be done in a very still environment, and also safely. What is needed are cosmetic devices that allow safe application an removal of false eyelashes
SUMMARYThe present invention discloses a cosmetic device for applying or removing false eyelashes. A handle that accommodates a thumb and at least one finger is used for opening and closing two stems forming two 3D conforming surface pieces manipulable through a pivoting point coupling base. The 3D surface pieces are formed from a 3D trapezoidal shaped surface with small dimension ends coupled to the handle through base coupler and extending with curvature from an outward projected handle axis, with the surface piece distal ends curved radially to a tangent line perpendicular to the handle extension axis and having mating surfaces with pads on each mating surface. Each pad is coupled to a mating surface end band region and the pads are used for attaching flattened false eye-lashes onto conforming eye-lids whereby solution placed on the pads as adhesive or remover either adheres the false eye-lash to the eyelid or chemically strips the false eye-lash adhesive onto or away from the eye-lid respectively.
Specific embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the following figures.
In the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the description.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGESThere are several objects or advantages of the present invention. First, to make a cosmetic device for removing false eyelashes without irreparably damaging one's natural eyelashes.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a way to apply false eyelashes without tearing one's natural eyelashes.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a way to apply false eyelashes to one's self, quickly, painlessly and expertly without expensive professional help.
Embodiments of the InventionAn embodiment of the invention cosmetic device shows a handle 105 that accommodates a thumb and at least one finger 107. The handle is used for opening and closing two stems forming two 3D conforming surface pieces 102 103 from pivoting point coupling base 111. The handle 105 107 is used for opening and closing from two stem structures 102 103 forming two 3D conforming surface pieces 101 109 manipulable through a pivoting point coupling base 111. The 3D surface pieces 102 103 are formed from a 3D trapezoidal shaped surface with small dimension ends 103 coupled to the handle 105 through base coupler 111 and extending with curvature from an outward projected handle axis. The surface piece distal ends 109 are curved radially to a tangent line perpendicular to the handle extension axis and having mating surfaces with pads 101 on each mating surface distil end 109. Each distil end has a pad coupled to a mating surface end band region 109.
Therefore, while the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art, having benefit of this invention, will appreciate that other embodiments can be devised which do not depart from the scope of the invention as disclosed herein. Other aspects of the invention will be apparent from the following description and the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cosmetic device for applying or removing false eyelashes, comprising: whereby solution placed on the pads as adhesive or remover either adheres to the false eye-lash or chemically strips the false eye-lash adhesive onto or away from the eye-lid respectively.
- a handle that accommodates a thumb and at least one finger;
- the handle used for opening and closing from two stems forming two 3D conforming surface pieces manipulable through a pivoting point coupling base;
- the 3D surface pieces formed from a 3D trapezoidal shaped surface with small dimension ends coupled to the handle through base coupler and extending with curvature from an outward projected handle axis;
- the surface piece distal ends are curved radially to a tangent line perpendicular to the handle extension axis and having mating surfaces with pads on each mating surface;
- each pad coupled to a mating surface end band region; and
- the pads used for attaching flattened false eye-lashes onto conforming eye-lids
2. The device for applying or removing false eyelashes as in claim 1 wherein the handle is a scissor-like handle with thumb and forefinger placement holds.
3. The device for applying or removing false eyelashes as in claim 1 wherein the device is made of material essentially from a group of materials consisting of plastic, metal, composite and wood.
4. The device for applying or removing false eyelashes as in claim 1 wherein the pads are made substantially of cotton strips with adhesive to the eye-lash engaging distal ends.
5. The device for applying or removing false eyelashes as in claim 1 further comprising the placing of dissolver solution which must be in contact with the eyelash glue for a short period before extraction may proceed.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 18, 2009
Publication Date: Sep 10, 2009
Patent Grant number: 8127776
Inventor: Pamela Green (Richmond, CA)
Application Number: 12/378,774
International Classification: A45D 40/00 (20060101);